DIJONAI CARRINGTON NEWS

"First Time Walking": DiJonai Carrington Shares Emotional Milestone in Her Major Injury Comeback DiJonai Carrington was a big part of the Minnesota Lynx's bench before she had to exit with an injury.

NOVEMBER 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Won't play in Unrivaled Carrington will miss the 2026 Unrivaled season, Myles Ehrlich of Winsidr.com reports.

Impact Carrington was diagnosed with a left mid-foot sprain back in September and is still recovering from that injury. For now, the expectation is that she will be ready in time for the 2026 WNBA season. The 27-year-old guard appeared in 31 regular-season games between Dallas and Minnesota, producing 9.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals across 21.9 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

DiJonai Carrington's Touching Message to NaLyssa Smith After Aces' WNBA Finals Win The Las Vegas Aces completed their 4-0 sweep of the Phoenix Mercury Friday night with a triumphant 97-86 victory to win the 2025 WNBA Finals...

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

"I need a burner" - DiJonai Carrington holds back unfiltered thoughts on WNBA Finals thriller Minnesota Lynx guard DiJonai Carrington held back her thoughts while watching Game 3 of the WNBA Finals featuring the Las Vegas Aces and the...

OCTOBER 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I need a burner so bad" - DiJonai Carrington pens cryptic note amid cheering for gf NaLyssa Smith during WNBA Finals Game 3 Minnesota Lynx star DiJonai Carrington dropped a cryptic message on social media amid the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Ph...

OCTOBER 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"God, ik you got me" - DiJonai Carrington seeks divine protection before surgery to fix foot injury DiJonai Carrington remembered God as she headed into surgery to fix her season-ending foot injury on Thursday.

OCTOBER 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"A for effort LMAO": WNBA fans in stitches as DiJonai Carrington recreates Ja Morant meme while shielding Cheryl Reeve's crashout Arguably the biggest headline coming out of Game 3 between the Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury was Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve unleashin...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Minnesota Lynx Injury Report: Napheesa Collier's $200,000 teammate DiJonai Carrington ruled out of Game 2 against Phoenix Mercury (Sep. 23) The Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury will square off in Game 2 of their ongoing WNBA semifinal series on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Minnesota reserve DiJonai Carrington's season is over after spraining left foot

DiJonai Carrington’s season is over after spraining her left foot in the first round of the playoffs, the team announced Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Lynx guard DiJonai Carrington ruled out for rest of season because of left foot injury The midseason acquisition, who just returned from a shoulder injury, had a magnetic resonance imaging exam that revealed a mid-foot sprain.

SEPTEMBER 21 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Done for season Carrington has been diagnosed with a left midfoot sprain and will miss the remainder of the postseason, Sara Jane Gamelli of BallisLife.com reports.

Impact Carrington sustained the foot injury in Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Valkyries and won't return for the remainder of the playoffs. Natisha Hiedeman and Courtney Williams are candidates to absorb extra playing time due to Carrington being sidelined. The 27-year-old guard appeared in 31 regular-season games between Dallas and Minnesota, averaging 9.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals across 21.9 minutes per game. She's slated to become an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2026 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

DiJonai Carrington injury update: Lynx guard out for Game 1 vs. Mercury DiJonai Carrington will miss Game 1 of the Minnesota Lynx's WNBA playoff series against the Phoenix Mercury. Here's what to know.

SEPTEMBER 21 • USATODAY.COM

"Thanks for saving my broke life" - Dijonai Carrington sends touching birthday note to Cheryl Reeve for giving her shot with Lynx after Wings trade DiJonai Carrington's run this season has been a rollercoaster ride. The former Connecticut Sun guard started the season as a Dallas Wings pl...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ruled out for Sunday Carrington (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 1 against the Mercury.

Impact Carrington will miss the opening matchup of the second round of the playoffs, and her next opportunity to suit up will come in Tuesday's Game 2 against Phoenix. Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman are likely to absorb extra minutes with Carrington sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench in Game 2 Carrington recorded 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one block in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 75-74 victory over the Valkyries.

Impact Carrington provided a nice spark off the bench, nearly averaging a point per minute off the bench. She provided timely three-point shooting, while also helping out with a block. Carrington is averaging just 8.5 PPG in two playoff games, while hitting at least two three-point in each game against the Valkyries.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Collier scores 24 points as No. 1 seed Lynx beat Valkyries 75-74 to advance in WNBA playoffs

Napheesa Collier made a go-ahead 18-footer with 1:24 left on the way to 24 points, and the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Golde...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

DiJonai Carrington's return pulls Lynx's sturdy bench back together DiJonai Carrington, with defense as a calling card and three-point shooting as a newfound strength, joins Natisha Hiedeman and Jessica Shepa...

SEPTEMBER 17 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Good to go Sunday Carrington (shoulder) is available for Sunday's Game 1 against the Valkyries, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Carrington will return to action in the team's postseason opener after missing the final four games of the regular season due to a shoulder injury. The 27-year-old guard appeared in 11 regular-season outings after being traded to the Lynx on Aug. 3, averaging 8.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.1 assists across 16.5 minutes per game during that span.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Carrington (shoulder) is probable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Valkyries, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Carrington is expected to return for the team's opening game of the postseason following a four-game absence due to a shoulder injury. In 11 regular-season appearances (one start) after being traded to Minnesota, the 27-year-old guard averaged 8.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.1 assists across 16.5 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Thursday Carrington (shoulder) won't play Thursday against the Valkyries, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Carrington will miss a fourth straight game with a shoulder injury. The Lynx will hope to get her back in the lineup for the postseason. Natisha Hiedeman and Jaylyn Sherrod are candidates for an expanded role in the Minnesota backcourt Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lynx Star Gets Honest on Team's 'Biggest Concern' in Loss to Indiana Fever The Minnesota Lynx were without MVP candidate Napheesa Collier and star point guard DiJonai Carrington in Tuesday's 83-72 loss to the Indian...

SEPTEMBER 10 • SI.COM

Shorthanded Lynx fall 83-72 at Indiana in Minnesota's penultimate game of regular season The Lynx, who were without Napheesa Collier (rest) and DiJonai Carrington (shoulder), are locked in as the top seed in the WNBA playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 10 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Remaining out for Tuesday Carrington (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Fever, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Carrington will miss her third consecutive game due to a left shoulder injury, and her last opportunity to suit up before the playoffs will come against the Valkyries on Thursday. Natisha Hiedeman and Jaylyn Sherrod are candidates for an uptick in playing time with Carrington sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Golden State Carrington (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Valkyries, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Carrington will miss a second straight game due to a shoulder injury. The team will likely lean on Natisha Hiedeman and Jaylyn Sherrod to pick up the slack.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

No-go Thursday Carrington (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Aces.

Impact Carrington suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Wings and didn't return. She'll be held out of Thursday's matchup against Las Vegas due to the issue. Natasha Hiedeman and Jaylyn Sherrod could see an uptick in minutes while Carringotn is idle. Her next chance to play will come Saturday at Golden State.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE